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BK12 NZH

2012 Honda Insight

Bronze Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

218,541 mi
Last recorded218,541 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 NZH
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 218,541 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2026 218,541 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both side (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 208,935 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 199,328 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 189,429 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 164,099 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 150,183 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 145,648 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

tested in wet conditions

Fail 3 Mar 2021 145,648 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

tested in wet conditions

Pass 24 Feb 2020 138,308 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 130,910 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 121,366 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 108,898 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 99,213 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 85,004 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 80,955 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 80,955 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working renewed bulb (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 66,439 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 57,847 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 43,602 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Jul 2015 43,576 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 39,140 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 24,930 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

How Reliable is the Honda Insight?

Based on 163,630 MOT tests across 10,310 vehicles.

81.0%
Pass Rate
7,331
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
10,310
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,289
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 898
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 883
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 600
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BK12 NZH is a 2012 Honda Insight in Bronze with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2012 Honda Insight models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 79,407 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Insight fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,289 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BK12 NZH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Insight typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Honda Insight is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BK12 NZH registered?

BK12 NZH is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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